Captain

Fred Palermo

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Captain
Fred Palermo

Member since June 2019 Minocqua, United States

Background: Captain Fred is a local who has been fishing in Minocqua for 25 years. He decided to make a living out of his passion and got his fishing license in 2017. For him, the best part of the job is being able to teach new techniques to customers and see them get better at it. He loves being on the water every day.

Hey, I'm Captain Fred Palermo

Minocqua, United States

Background: Captain Fred is a local who has been fishing in Minocqua for 25 years. He decided to make a living out of his passion and got his fishing license in 2017. For him, the best part of the job is being able to teach new techniques to customers and see them get better at it. He loves being on the water every day.

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Off The Hook Fishing Adventures

5.0 / 5

(7 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(7 reviews)

Minocqua • 16 ft • 3 persons

Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Fresh Fish Fry

May 16, 2025 Minocqua

Tom wanted to catch Crappie so we did!!! and he had a fresh fish fry!!!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 7 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (4)

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	83%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	83%

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Thomas W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

What a day

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 2026

Thomas W.

5.0 / 5

Jul 29, 2026

Half Day Trip (PM)

What a day

VERIFIED

Had a great day fishing with Captain Fred. we caught more Crappie today thst i have in the last 18 years fcoming to Minocqua. will book again

Had a great day fishing with Captain Fred. we caught more Crappie today thst i have in the last 18 years fcoming to Minocqua. ...

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Fred Palermo (The Captain)

Replied on July 30, 2026

Thank you Thomas it was a pleasure fishing with. you guys

Fred Palermo (The Captain)

Replied on July 30, 2026

Thank you Thomas it was a pleasure fishing with. you guys

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Michael H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

First Class Fishing Guide

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 2026

Michael H.

5.0 / 5

Feb 28, 2026

Half Day Trip (AM)

First Class Fishing Guide

VERIFIED

Fred took us ice fishing and had everything setup and ready for us. We caught lots of fish and he was very helpful throughout the adventure. I can’t wait to fish with him again!

Fred took us ice fishing and had everything setup and ready for us. We caught lots of fish and he was very helpful throughout...

Michael H. recommends Off The Hook Fishing Adventures

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David S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing for Crappies on Lac Du Flambeau Flowage

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on June 17, 2025

David S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 17, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Fishing for Crappies on Lac Du Flambeau Flowage

VERIFIED

We had a guided fishing trip with Fred Palermo, Off the Hook Fishing Adventures, we started out the morning a little slow in the first two spots, the Crappies weren’t cooperating, Fred took us to a third spot and the action really picked up. My grandson was the star of the day catching a lot of nice one, he had the prime spot in the bow of the boat. Overall we caught about 40 fish, we took home 20 really nice 11” or larger crappies, overall a wonderful day fishing.

We had a guided fishing trip with Fred Palermo, Off the Hook Fishing Adventures, we started out the morning a little slow in...

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Eric J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Had a blast with Fred

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on September 1, 2025

Eric J.

5.0 / 5

Sep 1, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Had a blast with Fred

VERIFIED

Fred was great-excellent communication before and during our trip. He was extremely patient and kind to my two inexperienced children (10 & 9). We caught plenty of Crappie and had an awesome Northwoods fishing experience thanks to Fred.

Fred was great-excellent communication before and during our trip. He was extremely patient and kind to my two inexperienced...

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Elizabeth G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great guide with great equipment

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2025

Elizabeth G.

5.0 / 5

Jul 29, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great guide with great equipment

VERIFIED

Very knowledgable on different fish and knows all the lakes! Highly recommend and will be using Fred again!

Elizabeth G. recommends Off The Hook Fishing Adventures

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